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Section 6 of the Evidence Act 1893 codifies the common law doctrine of res gestae. Which of the following best describes the requirement for admissibility under this section?

Facts which, though not in issue, are so connected with a fact in issue as to form part of the same transaction, are relevant. Facts are relevant only if they occurred at the exact same time and place as the fact in issue. Statements are relevant under Section 6 only if they are made by a deceased person as a dying declaration. Res gestae statements are admissible only if they are corroborated by independent documentary evidence.

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Facts which, though not in issue, are so connected with a fact in issue as to form part of the same transaction, are relevant.

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